"They took note that these men had been with Jesus."     Acts 4:13 NIVTo be "under the influence" means to be controlled by something or someone other than yourself. Who you are, what you are, and whe...  Read More

"If we have built an altar for ourselves to turn away from the Lord."     Joshua 22:23 NLTIn the Bible an altar represented different things. It represented sacrificing to God by giving Him the best o...  Read More

"Peacemakers... shall be called the children of God."     Matthew 5:9Lesson one: Sometimes the best resolution to a conflict is a separation, even if it's temporary. When emotions run high, you need s...  Read More

"Barnabas... wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly."     Acts 15:37-38 NLTPaul and Barnabas were a great missionary team. On their first tour, a young man named John Mark had joi...  Read More

"Without faith it is impossible to please God."    Hebrews 11:6 NIVSome skeptics like to say, "Which 'god' are you talking about: Thor, Zeus, etc.?" The inference in this question is, "These were myth...  Read More

"Messiah, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen."    Romans 9:5 NIVSome people say that Jesus Christ never existed. A Christian minister writes: "While skeptics may choose to reject the Bible's m...  Read More

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God."    2 Timothy 3:16 NKJVHow can we trust the Bible when men wrote it? Answer: Do you write the letter or does the pen? The pen is merely the instrument yo...  Read More

"Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?"     Romans 2:4 NLTIsn't the church full of hypocrites? The word hypocrite comes from the Greek word for "actor." Hypocrisy is "...  Read More

"We are looking forward to a new... earth."     2 Peter 3:13 NIVWhat about suffering - doesn't that prove there isn't a loving God? Adam was given a choice: to obey God or disobey Him. He chose disobe...  Read More

"Then God said... 'Let them rule."     Genesis 1:2 GWTAt creation God said something interesting about us: "Let them rule." In other words, He invested you with full authority for managing your life. ...  Read More

"Don't worry about anything;... pray about everything."     Philippians 4:6 TLBIf after praying, your emotions are still in turmoil - pray more. By cultivating the discipling of frequent prayer, you'l...  Read More

"When you are praying..."     Matthew 6:7 NASKnowing our tendency to complicate things, Jesus said, "When you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition... for your Father knows what you need befo...  Read More